Machat & Associates

Machat & Associates, PC, is an IP boutique firm based in Beverly Hills, California, with an additional office in West Hollywood, California. While not listed in AmLaw or Chambers rankings, the firm is recognized for its focused counsel in intellectual property, entertainment, beverage, and startup law. Founding Partner Michael Machat has been recognized among the Best Lawyers in America Top 100 Attorneys in Los Angeles and Top IP Attorneys in California.

The firm specializes in intellectual property enforcement for founders and inventors. Their patent litigation practice notably includes representing Mobility Workx, LLC, a technology company founded by Dr. Sumi Helal and Dr. Edwin Hernandez. This representation has involved a series of federal patent infringement actions centered on mobile-network handoff, mobility, and related wireless-network technologies, with cases brought against major telecommunications and technology companies such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and Microsoft.

Machat & Associates primarily operates on the plaintiff side in patent litigation, focusing on enforcing the intellectual property rights of creators, founders, and inventors against larger corporations. Their tracked case appearances align with this orientation, showing one instance as lead counsel for a plaintiff and no defendant-side appearances. This strategy has led to amicable settlements in their patent infringement actions, demonstrating a track record of securing positive outcomes for their inventor clients.

While specific verdicts for the firm's patent cases are not detailed beyond "amicable settlements," Michael Machat is widely recognized for his unanimous 9-0 victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark trademark case KP Permanent Make-Up Inc. v. Lasting Impression I, Inc. (2004), which significantly impacted American trademark law. This highlights the firm's appellate capabilities and trial experience. Information regarding a high volume or specific focus on IPR/PGR proceedings before the PTAB is not explicitly detailed; however, attorney Jeremy Friedman is noted for an extensive record of success before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Key partners in the firm's litigation practice include Founding Partner Michael Machat, who possesses over four decades of trial experience and is admitted to practice before the Federal Circuit. Attorney Jeremy Friedman also contributes to the firm's IP litigation efforts, with a strong record before the USPTO.